Livonia, Michigan
Assistant Controller Job Opening in Livonia, Michigan - Assistant Controller
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to manage the general accounting functions; manage period end closings; and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures. You will perform a broad range of planning and analysis, monitoring actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets, determining trends and explaining financial results.
Assistant Controller responsibilities
Prepare monthly preliminary budget and variance analysis.
Prepare or supervise the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, data forecasts, cash flow data and other reports.
Manage process over reconciliation of assets and liabilities.
Participate in the development of a budget planning process.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures.
Cash management.
Oversee the fixed asset software data base.
Work with the outside accountants on the year-end review, 401(k) audit, tax issues and other issues as needed.
Other
Financial Analysis
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for review by management and to explain financial results to all levels of the organization, specifying and comparing factors affecting prices the profitability of products or services.
Consolidate a wide range of operating and financial projections for the development of short-term and long-term business plans.
Gather and analyze data and create daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports.
Conduct regular, consistent reviews of production data for identification of cost improvement opportunities.
Determine activity and handling costs.
Analysis of raw material costs, waste and scrap materials.
Management
Train and provide opportunities for development to employees in the Accounting Department.
Ensure that accounting staff understands the Companyâ??s goals and objectives and how each plays a role in the success of the company.
Evaluate staffing levels; ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities and provide regular feedback aimed at building morale and improving individual and team performance as required.
Competencies
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience; MBA and/or CPA a plus.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of general accounting principles, an interest in and understanding of business priorities and dynamics and how various metrics impact the business, and a strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including cycle count processes.
Experience: 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment and some public accounting experience a plus.
Strong PC skills, including advanced Excel; proficiency in Outlook, Word
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication: Able to organize and present accounting data, budgets and variances to various audiences.
Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced work environment and able to adapt to a changing work environment and processes.
If you would like to advance your career and work with some other like kind professionals , please send your resume today to Ms Holly Hunter, Manager of HR.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 1 year
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